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The Pier-2 Art Centre

The Pier-2 Art Centre

The Pier-2 Art Centre
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
At Pier-2, Collision is a Driving Force It was once an abandoned and forgotten warehouse buried in history due to the move from an industrial based segment to the service sector. However, with a group of persistent artist who injected waves of creativity and inspiration into the area, the Pier-2 area was released and re-born making the region a place where tourist and locals can come together to enjoy fine art. With the collision of an old area and new fine art, Pier-2 becomes an area of new vitality and liveliness. Located at the sides of the pier are the artistic warehouse clusters. Not only are there unlimited flows of cars, boats, sea breeze and people coming and going every day but also when looking at the vast ocean and sky, one is relaxed, stress-free with limitless thoughts. The encounter of the land and the ocean is so vast at Pier-2, it seems to symbolised the bright future ahead. The Operation Centre and the artists who have come to showcase their significant artworks both have their own dreams and visions for Pier-2. However both are willing to put down their differences to support one another and work towards a common goal which is the success of Pier-2. Despite the administrative and artistic conflict, both parties come together to become intimate partners, building an memorable and lasting image in the hearts of the people. Great cooperation needs time and hardship to accumulate. On Taiwan's Independence Day, October 10th, 2000, celebration fireworks were not only launched in Taipei. For the first time the government also decided to release fireworks in southern Taiwan, and Kaohsiung became the selected location. In order to find a suitable location to present fireworks, the organisers re-discovered the Pier-2 Warehouses just beside the harbour. Later in 2001, a group of passionate Taiwanese artists established the Pier-2 Artistic Development Association. Pier-2 has become the headquarters for artistic development in southern Taiwan. The Kaohsiung City Bureau of Cultural Affairs took over the Pier-2 Art Centre in 2006, starting a series of exhibitions and festivals such as the Kaohsiung Design Festival, the Chinese Character Exhibition, Kaohsiung International Steel & Iron Sculpture Festival, Kaohsiung International Container Art Festival, "Here comes the Kaohsiungers", Mega Port Festival, The Wall Moon Theatre, Kaohsiung Youth Innovative Design Exhibition, Intertidal Region, Point & Wavy Ribbon Formation Performance Season etc. Every performance and exhibition filled the city with creative vibes injecting new life to the Pier-2 Art Centre. In doing so, the centre has continuously been presenting avant-garde perceptions and appearances, while building this port city into an attractive cultural and living hub. TWR Entertainment, Inc. has found their home in Warehouse Number 9.TWR Entertainment, Inc. is a globally-focused, Asia-based media organisation that successfully blends world class creativity and groundbreaking technology innovation. Pier-2 has now become on par with the rest of the artistic world where imagination, creativity, and animation has become solid building blocks for the future. Kaohsiung's light rail system will be fully operational and linked to both the Red and Orange lines of the Kaohsiung MRT. The new system will significantly enhance the city's mass-transit system and create a more complete urban transportation network. With 35 stations and six transfer stations, the light rail system's two lines (Ring Line and Waterfront Line) will total 22.1km in length. Construction work is to start in October 2012, with the Waterfront Line scheduled to start running in December 2014. The light rail system will improve the quality of transportation in Kaohsiung, create a barrier-free environment, and hopefully encourage the city's 2.2 million motorcyclists to embrace a low-carbon form of transportation. Port of Kaohisung is the 12th busiest container port in the world. Consequently, Kaohsiung City Government has been actively shaping the port zone to become Asia's New Bay Area. Starting in 2013, the government will initiate a series of building projects in the port area, along piers 15 to 21 and nearby. Projects include the Kaohsiung Exhibition and Convention Centre, which will host major international exhibitions, the Port and Cruise Service Centre, which will serve travellers, the Kaohsiung Maritime Culture and Popular Music Centre, where musical and cultural performances will be held, and Kaohsiung Main Public Library, a superb example of eco-friendly architecture.
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  • Steven S
    Pattaya, Thailand782 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice area to check out for a few hours.
    Take the MRT Orange Line to Yanchengpu or Siziwhan station (terminus). Nice area to walk around along side the harbour. Many old warehouses that have been repurposed in to shops, exhibits etc. I particularly enjoyed the Hamasen model railway museum. I don't think I'll ever see a better model train layout (read huge) in my lifetime. Though I thought the entry fee was a bit steep. Another 2 storey building along side the harbour houses a number of food outlets, craft and accessories vendors. The Light Rail train runs along this area. I combined my visit here with the Kaohsiung Music Center which is nearby. Certainly worth 2-3 hours or more of your time.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 7, 2023
  • EugeC
    San Diego, California336 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful place to spend a few hours, particularly towards late afterenoon
    This area provides the chance to stroll along the waterside past numerous warehouses converted to art shops, coffees shops, mid-range shopping, etc. to reach the music center. Numerous modern-style outdoor murals, sculptures, and the like present interesting photo opportunities. Some facilities feature artists of various sorts selling their works, and there seem to be occasional exhibits of paintings, etc. At 3:00pm on most/all days, the Great Harbor Bridge starts to swing open to allow any ships passage. It seems that foot traffic around the pier picks up meaningfully around the late afternoon. Visitors may also enjoy watching one of the 15-20 minute movies at the Virtual Reality (VR) theater amidst one section of the former warehouses.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written December 10, 2023
  • Traveling Ammonite
    Heidelberg, Germany349 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pier 2 Art is always a highlight and a pleasure
    Pier 2 Art Center is always a pleasure. I've been going for years despite living abroad. I like the general vibe of local artists coming together to foster sort of a creative safe space they can share with others. Especially since it involves former warehouses that have been converted to house these contemporary art spaces. The exhibits are always changing, each theme as interesting as the last, but some stay the same. For example, the railway museum with the mini-train ride has been there for a while.  The shops are nice, quirky, and unique, and it's always a pleasure to look inside. Keep in mind these are local, often indie shops, so a bit more expensive than usual, but solid products. Each exhibit has its own stamp (as in rubber stamp, not postage stamp), in case you collect those. All in all a highlight for me. It's easily accessible via light rail or MRT. When we went, there wasn't much going on, but last time (years ago) it was too crowded, so... luck of the draw, I suppose.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 17, 2024
  • Travelove58
    15,633 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interestingly place to visit, especially on weekends...
    Nice interestingly big place overlooking the sea. Lots of activities & locals, probably due being a weekend. Besides the many shops, there is a long stretch of flea market ( not sure if only on weekends only ), with stalls selling all kind of interestingly arts & crafts stuff, and others. Certainly a good place to visit & enjoy the atmosphere & activities.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 7, 2024
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EugeC
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
This area provides the chance to stroll along the waterside past numerous warehouses converted to art shops, coffees shops, mid-range shopping, etc. to reach the music center. Numerous modern-style outdoor murals, sculptures, and the like present interesting photo opportunities. Some facilities feature artists of various sorts selling their works, and there seem to be occasional exhibits of paintings, etc.

At 3:00pm on most/all days, the Great Harbor Bridge starts to swing open to allow any ships passage. It seems that foot traffic around the pier picks up meaningfully around the late afternoon.

Visitors may also enjoy watching one of the 15-20 minute movies at the Virtual Reality (VR) theater amidst one section of the former warehouses.
Written December 10, 2023
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csChai
Malaysia1,289 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
It is located opposite the City Suites hotel near the Kaoshiung harbour. Old warehouses were converted into art galleries, cafes, retail stores, railway museum, gift shops etc. It is good place for photography too with its colourful wall murals, beautiful artistic sculptures, various zodiac animals, old locomotives and swings. Worth a stroll especially in the evening when you are in this city.
Written January 4, 2020
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ANParish
Busan, South Korea1,019 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Perhaps it was the time we were here, in the middle of the day on a Tuesday, but it seemed a bit dead though there were quite a few people outside. Lots of the shops were closed, either for the whole day, until the evening, or permanently. We couldn't find a place that sold decent food (not snacks) that was open before 5:00, which is to be expected in Asia (very common), but you'd think there would have been at least one place open for late lunch/early dinner.
Some of the shops sell things that are interesting to look at, but some have very high prices, too. I think it would have been a better idea to come here in the evening or around lunch time.
We loves some of the statues outside! One of a large red wolf might not be appropriate for kids to see, but we sure enjoyed it!
Written January 18, 2024
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Zia
218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
The pier-2 art center is a good place for family with young children to visit. It’s a big area with light rail, harbor view, and many interesting shops. Only pedestrian are allowed in this area so it’s safer for kids.
Written July 23, 2020
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Chillax
Singapore, Singapore1,194 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Take subway to Yancheng Pu Station exit 2, you see the takow railway open museum. Its a big open space, folks enjoying picnic, flying kites, old train carriages, art structures. From there, walk to Pier 2 area. Note The mini train is really small, hard for big sized adult to sit. Tix price twd149/pax.
After that you can walk towards the pier to KW2 which is a refurbished warehouse which houses cafes, shops and restaurants for a meal break. Nice to spend at least half a day in that whole area.
Written February 20, 2020
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Traveling Ammonite
Heidelberg, Germany349 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Pier 2 Art Center is always a pleasure. I've been going for years despite living abroad. I like the general vibe of local artists coming together to foster sort of a creative safe space they can share with others.

Especially since it involves former warehouses that have been converted to house these contemporary art spaces.

The exhibits are always changing, each theme as interesting as the last, but some stay the same. For example, the railway museum with the mini-train ride has been there for a while. 

The shops are nice, quirky, and unique, and it's always a pleasure to look inside. Keep in mind these are local, often indie shops, so a bit more expensive than usual, but solid products. Each exhibit has its own stamp (as in rubber stamp, not postage stamp), in case you collect those.

All in all a highlight for me. It's easily accessible via light rail or MRT. When we went, there wasn't much going on, but last time (years ago) it was too crowded, so... luck of the draw, I suppose.
Written March 17, 2024
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Yali
Taichung, Taiwan10,390 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
"Pier 2 Art Zone" should be considered one of the must-visit attractions in Kaohsiung
It’s suitable whether you take the light rail train or drive your own car.
There is art creation everywhere here
Full of literary and artistic atmosphere
It’s a great place for families or friends to take a walk along the river bank and browse the shops.
There are also cultural and creative markets and catering stalls during holidays.
Therefore, there are often many people gathering and it is a bit crowded.
You can also watch the Grand Harbor Bridge Rotary Show at 7pm on holidays
do not miss it
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Written January 20, 2024
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たかぼー
Hatsukaichi, Japan4,737 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
The three warehouses stretch for about 500m from east to west, and have been thoroughly renovated, transforming the area into a place where people gather. On the weekend when I visited, an anime event was being held, and many people dressed in cosplay gathered. There was also an outdoor event in the square next to the music hall to the east of the area, and the whole area was full of energy. I didn't come to the area to participate in the event, but it was a pleasant stroll along the pier, looking at the objects scattered around the warehouses and the attractive shops (including my favorite pineapple cake shop and a bookstore with a great atmosphere), and it was a fun area where you could feel the new Kaohsiung. It is attractive both day and night, and is a new tourist spot that represents Kaohsiung, so please visit it.
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Written May 4, 2024
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Heng
Singapore, Singapore5,206 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
This place appears to be a pier which have since converted all the warehouses into retail shops. There are quite a few installation arts and sculptures here and there, however there doesn’t seem to be a central theme to me. Still I suppose these made for good tourist material.
Written July 21, 2023
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Tsurupack
Chiba Japan1,307 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Kaohsiung has a great attitude towards the arts. The murals and sculptures in the vast area from the ferry terminal to this area are truly spectacular. Old warehouses have been remodeled and investments are being made into large shopping areas and art areas.
Google
Written January 8, 2024
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